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City Council meeting of December 5, 2005 Page 6 UPDATE ON JD2 Council member Puleo requested an update on JD2 matters: 1) status of $40,000 maintenance fee from the RCWD; and 2) letter to DNR regarding beaver dams on branch of JD2. Staff will keep Council updated on these matters. DISCUSSION ON PROPOSED DRAFT CITY APPLICATION FOR GRADING PERMIT Over the past several months, city staff has noticed an increase in the number of trucks hauling and placing fill at various private property locations throughout the City. This activity has resulted in an increased number of wetland impact violations, which has increased the amount of time staff has had to dedicate to these types of issues. There have been several cases where landowners have filled in low areas while not realizing that these areas are considered wetlands. The City, as the Local Government Unit responsible for the permitting of all wetland activity, does have a process that addresses this activity; however, the majority of landowners are not utilizing the process because they do not understand what conditions can qualify an area as a wetland. With the current issues related to the excavation, grading and hauling of fill material within the City, staff recommends that the City implement an excavating and grading ordinance, including a permit form for non -development related activities. This would result in a clearly defined process for the proper handling and placement of fill material in the City. Having a grading ordinance and permit would allow staff to work with residents proactively, and minimize problems. Miron made motion, Petryk second, to table this matter until the Council meeting of December 19, 2005. All aye. Motion Carried. RESCHEDULE DECEMBER 15,20051-35 W/E COALITION MEETING Due to a busy October monthly calendar, the previously scheduled I-35 W/E Coalition meeting was rescheduled to December 15, 2005. City staff sought direction as to rescheduling the December meeting for January or February due to the busy holiday schedule. Typically, the meeting has been held on the third Thursday of the month on a quarterly or as -needed basis. Miron made motion, Haas seconded, to schedule the next I-35 W/E Coalition meeting for Thursday, January 19, 2006 at 7:00 pm. All aye. Motion Carried. DECEMBER 5.2005 BID OPENING FOR CSAH 8/14 PROJECT On Monday, December 5, 2005, Washington County opened bids at 2:00 pm for the CSAH 8/14 project. City staff was in attendance at the meeting and reported that Arnt Construction is the apparent low bidder. This matter will be discussed in more detail at the Council meeting of December 19, 2005.